What's Cooking? Cajun Chicken Alfredo

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast provides a cheesy flavor with fewer calories

chicken breast

🥗Healthier: chicken thighs

💰Cheaper: tofu

Chicken thighs are juicier and cheaper than breasts, while tofu is a plant-based option.

fettuccine

🥗Healthier: whole wheat pasta

💰Cheaper: spaghetti

Whole wheat pasta adds fiber, while spaghetti is often less expensive.

Lay down plastic wrap on a surface to prevent juices from splashing while pounding the chicken.

Pound the chicken with a mallet to make it even.

Season the chicken with a 50/50 mix of Cajun seasoning and paprika, rubbing it into the chicken on all sides.

Grill the chicken to create grill marks and add char flavor.

Flip the chicken on the grill after a few minutes.

Once grilled on both sides, place the chicken in the oven at 350°F for about 8 minutes.

In a pan, heat oil and lightly brown some garlic until fragrant.

Add heavy cream to the pan and reduce the heat slightly.

Season the cream with a pinch of black pepper.

While the cream heats, check the chicken on the grill and flip it if necessary.

Once the cream is boiling, add Parmesan cheese and fresh parsley.

Add a small amount of roux to the sauce to help thicken it, and let it simmer until thickened.

Once the chicken is done, plate the pasta, add the sauce, and top with the grilled chicken.

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